Derek = FRESH
Derek is FRESH in the sense that he is pretty new to the AYC scene and also in the sense that he has a fresh perspective on being a disciple of Jesus. Derek will engage and inspire you as he delivers the Word of God.
Derek was born and raised in Louisiana. He is the Student Pastor at Trinity Church in West Memphis, AR. Derek is blessed with his beautiful wife Alissa.
CRAVE Survey Answers:
1. Favorite Band: Reliant K
2. Favorite TV Show: The Office or 24
3. Favorite Movie: The Lion King
4. Favorite Quote: "You can tell you have created God in your own image when it turns out he or she hates all the same people you do." --Anne Lamott
5. Favorite Store: Any book store
6. Favorite Hobby: Reading or Golfing
7. Favorite Food: Fu Gai Garlic Chicken
8. Favorite Beverage: Chocolate Milk
9. Favorite Bible Verse: "It is pleasant to see dreams come true, but fools refuse to turn fom evil to attain them" -- Proverbs 13:19
10. Favorite Book: Velvit Elvis by Rob Bell
11. Favorite Bible Teacher: Mark Driscoll, Mars Hill Church
12. Favorite Website: TomsShoes.com
13. Favorite AYC MC: Is that a trick question?
14. Favorite AYC Theme: Crave... I hope
Joey = COOL
Joey is COOL in the sense that he has the hair, the style, ya know... the look. But more importantly he is cool in the sense that he is totally devoted to Jesus Christ. Joey will slide right up next to you as he shares the message of the Bible.
Joey grew up in the hills of North Arkansas. He is the Student Pastor at Pauline Church in Monticello, AR. Joey is married to his sweet wife, Syndal.
CRAVE Survey Answers:
1. Favorite Band: Hillsong
2. Favorite TV Show: The Office
3. Favorite Movie: hmm... that's a tough one... Over The Hedge (I really like the squirrel)
4. Favorite Quote: "A good name is rather to be chosen than great riches..."
5. Favorite Store: Lewis & Clark Outfitters
6. Favorite Hobby: Wake/Snow-boarding, depending on the season
7. Favorite Food: No-brainer: Chinese
8. Favorite Beverage: Carla Davis' sweet tea
9. Favorite Bible Verse: Romans 12.2
10. Favorite Book: The Bible
11. Favorite Bible Teacher: Andy Stanley
12. Favorite Website: www.facebook.com
13. Favorite AYC MC: the bald one, he's prettier
14. Favorite AYC Theme: dive
Doug = HISTORIC
Doug is HISTORIC in the sense that he was one of the guys who helped birth AYC umpteen years ago. Doug loves Jesus with all his heart, and it will bleed through as he tells you what God told him to say.
Doug grew up during the Civil War. He has been the Student Pastor at East Union Church in Hensley, AR ever since. He is blessed with his much prettier and younger wife Stephanie. They have four children: Savannah (age 8), Molly (age 6), and twins: Grady & Emma (20 months)(as of April '08).
CRAVE Survey Answers:
1. Favorite Band: Michael W. Smith
2. Favorite TV Show: King of Queens
3. Favorite Movie: Lord of the Rings
4. Favorite Quote: "Stay close to God that you can hear His whispers about the shouts of the world" --friend from college
5. Favorite Store: any store except Michael's or Hobby Lobby
6. Favorite Hobby: hiking & motorcycling
7. Favorite Food: Mexican, Chinese, or Italian
8. Favorite Beverage: Mt. Dew
9. Favorite Bible Verse: Isaiah 40:31 & Proverbs 3:5-6
10. Favorite Book: anything by Max Lucado & Twilight Zone: The Original Stories
11. Favorite Bible Teacher: my pastor, Paul Roberts
12. Favorite Website: The AYC Website (Oh Yeah!)
13. Favorite AYC Theme: Dive
Nathan = PASSIONATE
Nathan is PASSIONATE in the sense that he is "all out" in everything he does whether it's playing boxing on the computer or following Jesus. Nathan is going to stir you up as he declares the truth of Scripture.
Nathan grew up in Redneckville, AR. He is the Student Pastor at First Baptist in Cave City, AR. He is married to his great wife Erika. They have two kids: Bethany (5) & Micah (3).
CRAVE Survey Answers:
1. Favorite Band: David Crowder Band or December Radio
2. Favorite TV Show: Everest: Beyond the Limits
3. Favorite Quote: "A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing."
4. Favorite Store: Sam's Club on a Saturday when they have all the free samples.
5. Favorite Hobby: Watching College Football
6. Favorite Food: My wife's lasagna
7. Favorite Beverage: A&W Root Beer fresh from the tap at Jonesboro A&W
8. Favorite Bible Verse: Philippians 3:7-14
9. Favorite Book: Messy Spirituality by Mike Yaconelli, Sunday Money (A History NASCAR)
10. Favorite Bible Teacher: Dr. O.J. Rammick
11. Favorite Website: Home Page - Bill "GW3000" Berry
12. Favorite AYC MC: The Everyday EmCee (That Guy Was Hilarious!)
13. Favorite AYC Theme: Element
Kyle & Larry = DEVOTED
Kyle and Larry are DEVOTED in the sense that they give their all to bring you a FRESH, HISTORIC, COOL, PASSIONATE, SURRENDERED and LOUD AYC. They set out to get a few laughs, but most of all they want to get students connected to our GLORIOUS GOD AND SAVIOR JESUS CHRIST!
Larry grew up with hair in Sheridan, AR. He is the Children's Pastor at East Union Church in Hensley, AR. Larry is blessed with his beautiful wife Cindy. They have 4 kids: Tyler (age 17), Jordan (age 13), Kaitlyn (age 9), and baby Jackson.
Kyle appeared in the world fully grown and, until the great Bogg Burrito Eating Contest of '99, sported straight, blond hair. Kyle is the Pastor at Trinity Church in West Memphis, AR. He is married to the beautiful and wise Terry. They have 1 son: Kade (age 1) who wants to be a drummer when he grows up.
